Erica Gustafson strikes a pose at a podium during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

Erica Gustafson strikes a pose at a podium during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to ... more

A poll is shown on a screen during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

A poll is shown on a screen during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the ... more

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People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on ... more

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A participant shows his patriotic tie during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

A participant shows his patriotic tie during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch ... more

Beth Varner cheers after a statement by President Barack Obama during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

Beth Varner cheers after a statement by President Barack Obama during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in ... more

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People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on ... more

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People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on ... more

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A participant stops at a podium during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

A participant stops at a podium during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the ... more

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People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on ... more

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Mallory Smith watches the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

Mallory Smith watches the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the ... more

A screen shows Twitter reaction to the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

A screen shows Twitter reaction to the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House ... more

People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on ... more

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People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on ... more

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People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on a large screen and mingled with candidates and initiative representatives. less

People watch the debate during 'The Next 50' One Stop Ballot Shop debate watch and candidate mingle on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Seattle Center. People gathered in the Center House to watch the debate on ... more

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